Convert pica to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to pica.
1 pica = 0.00231481016697 fath (US). To convert pica to fathom (US survey), multiply the value by 0.00231481016697; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath (US) = 432.000867402 pica). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 pica = 0.00231481016697 fath (US)
- 1 fath (US) = 432.000867402 pica
- 10 pica = 0.0231481016697 fath (US)
- 100 pica = 0.231481016697 fath (US)
How to Convert Pica to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 pica = 0.00231481016696759 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 pica to fath (US):
15 pica = 15 × 0.00231481016696759 fath (US) = 0.0347221525045139 fath (US)
Pica to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| pica | fathom (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 pica | 0.00231481016697 fath (US) |
| 2 pica | 0.00462962033394 fath (US) |
| 3 pica | 0.0069444305009 fath (US) |
| 5 pica | 0.0115740508348 fath (US) |
| 10 pica | 0.0231481016697 fath (US) |
| 20 pica | 0.0462962033394 fath (US) |
| 50 pica | 0.115740508348 fath (US) |
| 100 pica | 0.231481016697 fath (US) |
| 500 pica | 1.15740508348 fath (US) |
| 1000 pica | 2.31481016697 fath (US) |
Pica
A pica is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/6 of an inch.
History/Origin
The pica originated around the mid-18th century. It is a fundamental unit in the point system of typography.
Current Use
The pica is still used in graphic design and printing to measure the width of lines of type and the dimensions of pages.
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pica in fathom (US survey)?
1 pica (pica) = 0.00231481016697 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)).
How do you convert pica to fathom (US survey)?
Multiply the pica value by 0.00231481016697. For example, 25 pica × 0.00231481016697 = 0.0578702541742 fath (US).
What is 10 pica in fathom (US survey)?
10 pica = 0.0231481016697 fath (US).
Which unit is larger, the pica or the fathom (US survey)?
The fathom (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 pica equals only 0.00231481016697 fath (US).